New DWP PIP payment rates for all eight award types from April View Image

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a 3.8 per cent increase in disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance for the financial year 2026/27. The revised weekly payment rates will be effective from April 6, 2026.

Currently, PIP ranges from £29.20 to £187.45 per week, with payments typically made every four weeks, resulting in awards between £116.80 and £749.80. With a 3.8 per cent increase, payments will rise to between £30.30 and £194.60, equating to £121.20 and £778.40 over each four-week payment period, as reported by the Daily Record.

PIP payment rates for 2026/27 are divided into two components - daily livi

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